Pop sensation Taylor Swift is finally bringing her Eras Tour to the UK in the next few months, and fans are excited to be a part of it. When tickets were first released in August 2023, they sold out instantly and despite hopeful fans waiting for more shows to be added, millions still missed out.
But it was recently reported that fans can still get standing tickets through resale sites. This inspired the experts at Scams.info to provide some helpful tips on how to spot a scam to ensure you don’t fall for one.
Top 5 Useful Ways to Avoid Retailer Fraud
- Pay attention to the payment method
- Request current images of the product
Regardless of the ticket you’re trying to buy, request that the seller send you a recent photo of it or a screenshot of the ticket confirmation. Ask them to put the printed ticket(s) or confirmation next to a piece of paper with your name written on it for example. If they’re not willing to do that, chances are they don’t have the product at all, so don’t proceed with the transaction.
- Look out for extremely low prices
Tickets sold at incredibly low prices are a clear warning sign. Do your research and look around other websites to check the average price of the tickets you want to buy. Because demand for the Eras Tour will be so high, resold tickets will most likely be overpriced. Remember: if the price seems too good to be true, it probably is.
- Check the seller’s profile
Ideally, the seller should have reviews on their profile from previous buyers that you can read. Also, be aware of too many positive reviews that sound the same. Inspect the profile carefully for anything that might look suspicious and if you see anything, don’t risk buying from that seller.
- Decline overpayments if you are the seller
Although it may not happen too often, fraudsters can also target sellers. They may pay more than the set price and then say they made a mistake before requesting a partial refund. The seller will send the refund, only to discover that the original payment had been cancelled. If a person acts suspicious when you decline an overpayment and ask for the correct amount, it could mean they are a scammer!